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Google Home smart speakers can play selections from the YouTube Music service, but since they don’t have a screen you can’t watch the video or directly play audio from YouTube videos. However, there is a workaround. Using Bluetooth, you can watch a YouTube video on your phone or PC and listen to the audio portion on a Google Home smart speaker. You can also use this trick to listen to YouTube audio on a Google Home Hub/Nest or compatible smart display if want to watch the video portion on your phone or PC....

How to Enable Lockdown Mode in Android To enable lockdown mode, you only need to select it from the power options menu. How to Enable Lockdown Mode on Samsung Galaxy Phones Some older Samsung Galaxy phones may not have the Lockdown option within their Power Options menu. Fortunately, you can easily enable it by following these steps. What Is Android Lockdown Mode? Lockdown Mode disables a number of the more convenient, but less-secure ways to unlock your phone....

What Is Power Saver in Kindle? Power saver mode on a Kindle is a low-power sleep mode for when your Kindle is not in use. Enabling it means your Kindle can stay in standby mode for much longer before it needs recharging. If you regularly leave your Kindle unattended, you may find power saver mode is useful as you won’t need to charge it up as frequently. However, disabling power saver mode means your Kindle turns on faster for new reading sessions so if you’re an avid reader, it may be best to switch it off....

Where Is the Back Button on Pixel 4a? If it’s not clear how to go back on your phone, it’s probably because gesture navigation is on. Since the Pixel 4a doesn’t have physical navigation buttons, the only alternative to the swipe gesture for going to a previous screen is a virtual back button, which is much easier to spot. A setting on your phone determines whether there’s a button or if you need to use a gesture....

The graphics are realistic, and the controls are sensitive enough to feel like you have a lot of control. If you crash your plane, Google Earth asks if you want to exit Flight Simulator or resume your flight. See Google’s instructions for using the virtual plane. There are separate directions if you’re using a joystick versus a mouse and keyboard. How to Get the Google Earth Flight Simulator When Google Earth is installed, follow these instructions to activate the Flight Simulator:...

How to Use Clipchamp in Windows 11 Clipchamp is a free video editor made by Microsoft for Windows. To use all of Clipchamp’s features, you must upgrade to premium a subscription. How to Edit Videos With the Photos App The Windows Photos app also has a built-in video editor. It doesn’t offer all of the same tools as Clipchamp, but it may be preferable to use for simpler projects. If you selected Create a Video, the Your Media tab will open in a new project....

The retail giant is looking to change that perception, however, with the launch of Ikea Kreativ’s Scene Scanner, as announced in an official company blog post. This virtual design tool uses nifty AI-enhanced tech to allow consumers to try furniture items before committing to a purchase. How does it work? Download and install the Ikea iOS app and scan your room using the built-in analyzer. You can erase any item of furniture from the scan and replace it with something from the Ikea catalog....

Apple announced iOS 15 and detailed many of its features Monday during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). While the company went over several of the additions to the updated operating system, there just wasn’t enough time to cover all of them. One that managed to slip under the radar is the introduction of an authenticator, similar to Authy or Google Authenticator. MacRumors reports that the included authenticator system will allow iOS users to generate verification codes for their various accounts directly from the iPhone’s Settings app....

How to Tell If Battle.net Is Down If you think the Blizzard Battle.net servers are down for everyone, try these steps to check: If no one else is reporting issues with Battle.net, then the problem likely lies with your PC or ISP. While you’re on Twitter, check the Blizzard Customer Support Twitter account for updates on whether Battle.net is down. If you can’t open Twitter either, and other popular sites like Google or YouTube are also down, then the problem is likely to be on your end or with your ISP....

2007 and the Best Seller E-Book Using those economics, it’s easy to see why many people, especially heavy readers, were excited about the growing potential of e-readers. Not only could they cart a library around with them, but they could save a ton of money while doing so. Then again, things aren’t quite so simple. The Price Gap Between Books and E-Books Narrows Garage Sales vs. Free Classics Free Reading Software Upgrading Your E-Reader Hardware Finally, there is upgrading to factor in....

On the other hand, there could be something wrong with your internet or Wi-Fi access or even your computer. Fortunately, there are some key ways in which you can figure out if the issue is with you or if Zoom is down for everyone. How to Tell If Zoom Is Down If you think Zoom is down for everyone and not just you, try these quick steps to check if you’re correct....

Close to a month after the release of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, it’s time for the iPhone 14 Plus to have its turn. The sort-of midway point between the iPhone 14 and the more feature-rich (and camera-heavy) iPhone 14 Pro is poised to release in stores tomorrow. One (really the only) key difference between the iPhone 14 and the 14 Plus is the overall size—where the 14 has a 6....

KMail: The Basics Like most of KDE, KMail combines powerful features, useful tools, and an easy-to-use interface. It can manage multiple POP and IMAP accounts, as well as mbox and maildir mailboxes. It also allows multiple identities for sent emails. KMail features powerful and flexible internal mail filters, as well as support for procmail filtering and Sieve scripts at the server level. The email component can filter mail at the server to avoid downloading huge attachments or spam....

In a press release detailing a number of Lenovo Go accessories, the company also has revealed that its releasing a laptop wireless charger—dubbed the Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Charging Kit. This kit is designed to work with most Windows and macOS 13- to 14-inch laptops, using Power-by-Contact (PbC) technology from energysquare to provide the charge. The Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Charging Kit includes a receiver base that plugs into the laptop, and a charging mat that can be plugged into a wall socket or a 45- to 65-Watt charger....

The company announced that June 15, 2022 will be Explorer’s final day. Before that date, Microsoft’s online services (such as Microsoft 365 and other apps) will officially stop supporting the browser on August 17, 2021. Microsoft said it instead plans to focus on its Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser that would still be able to support any websites or tools requiring Internet Explorer. “Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” Microsoft wrote in its blog post announcing the switch....

According to a new post by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp’s multi-device feature is set to launch in a few short months for beta testers on iOS and Android, and will allow for up to four devices and a single smartphone to be linked to your WhatsApp account. 9To5Google notes that support for multi-device support will be limited to WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp Desktop, and the Facebook Portal smart display. If you were hoping to be able to use your WhatsApp account across both an iOS and Android-powered phone, then you likely are disappointed to hear this news....

A blog post from Samsung’s President and Head of MX Business, Dr. TM Roh, has provided a general idea of when the next Unpacked will happen and teased a bit of what’s to come. Roh acknowledged that fans might have been disappointed at the lack of Galaxy Note announcements previously but seems confident that next month’s news will make up for it. “At Unpacked in February 2022, we’ll introduce you to the most noteworthy S series device we’ve ever created,” Roh said in the blog post, “The next generation of Galaxy S is here, bringing together the greatest experiences of our Samsung Galaxy into one ultimate device....

Where to Find a New Slack Theme Before you dive into creating a unique theme, you can find custom Slack themes ready to go online. You can either go to the Preferences section inside Slack to find a few themes to choose from or do a quick Google search to find several websites where Slack users can share their custom themes. Some of these websites include: Sweet Themes are Made of These SlackThemes....

According to a support document published on Thursday, Microsoft is warning Windows 11 users that specific built-in Windows apps or parts of some built-in apps cannot work. In particular, the most affected features seem to be the screenshot utility, Snipping Tool, and the S mode security feature. Microsoft said that when in S mode, the Accounts page and the landing page in the Settings app, and the Start menu might be affected by the expired certificate....

Spotify Greenroom is now available for iOS and Android devices for free, as a way for creators and artists to interact and have and deep connections between participants in live rooms. The app differs from Spotify Podcasts, since it allows users to host live conversations on topics ranging from music and culture to sports and entertainment. “We believe Spotify has an opportunity not only to enable live broadcasts, but to aid discovery, drive consumption, and accelerate growth of the live category overall,” Spotify wrote in its announcement of the feature....